TPS StaffComponentsCummins' celebrates 50 years for Jamestown plantCummins celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) last week. This milestone marks half a century of cutting-edge engineering, dedicated workforce and commitment to community and sustainability.July 21, 2024New product releasesHunter introduces bench lathe for shopsHunter Engineering has released a new mobile bench version of its popular BL Series Bench Lathe, allowing technicians to easily move the lathe around the shop for greater convenience.July 19, 2024ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of July 14-20, 2024.July 19, 2024WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of July 14, 2024.July 18, 2024Class 7-8Volvo releases CARB Omnibus-compliant engineVolvo Trucks has announced the availability of an engine that meets California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2024 Omnibus regulation requirements for low nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions standards.July 18, 2024Freight demandFTR sees improvement in Trucking Conditions Index"Trucking is in the initial stages of a recovery, although it might be months before market participants perceive much change."July 18, 2024TrailersFelling Trailers announces 2024 Trailer for a Cause datesThe online auction benefitting Backing the Blue Line will run Sept. 2-11.July 18, 2024IndicatorsACT: June's Class 8 orders dip, production chews up backlog"The Class 8 backlog fell 15,516 units month-over-month in June to 127,917 units. With two fewer production days, June's build rate increased to an incredibly strong 1,609 units per day."July 18, 2024Supplier UpdatesHendrickson's ATIS system hits installation milestoneHendrickson is celebrating a significant achievement in its legacy of innovation and excellence as the one millionth TIREMAAX automatic tire pressure control system was recently installed.July 18, 2024Supplier UpdatesUtility adds door sensor option for reeferUtility Trailer Manufacturing Company has introduced a door switch sensor option for its 3000R refrigerated trailer equipped with a Cargobull transport refrigeration unit (TRU).July 17, 2024Previous PagePage 133 of 1587Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8October truck orders fall despite month’s historic strengthEven the month of October couldn’t turn around softening medium- and heavy-duty truck orders.CommentaryHere’s what I’m hearing about the marketSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnershipGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride, TruckPro merging
